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Looking for help on this detail, moisture and thermal bridge concerns, not seeing a lot of posts or other conversations about this material combination.New two-story build in Klamath Falls, OR,…

We are building a single story home in climate zone 3C with an unvented attic with a standing seam metal roof. The heat pump HVAC system is divided into 3…

This is also serving as a test post.I recently posted a question the the Q&A but have been unable to respond from multiple devices for over a day now.Not sure…

Our foundation was recently dug and 8” clear stone put down as a base prior to footings. From here, the footings will be made using form-a-drain and the plan is…

My details for 2" zip r-sheathing shows foam being notched out of one panel to the receive the other like in the attached image. However, the contractor decided to proceed…

I'm changing out my basement windows and cannot find a good article or video on detailing the RO appropriately.  Is PT lumber enough for the framing? Do I need a…

Hello All,I am building a home in zone 4 (northern USA). We have a 9 foot deep basement. 10" poured walls over 18" footings, with suitable rebar. In the interior of the…

So wasn’t sure if this is normal but my garage roof extends further than the building. The plywood roof was repaired at one point leaving a gap between the top…

I’m rebuilding the entire second story of my home in Houston (hot and humid, climate zone 2A)2x8 roof construction with 5/8 ply is up. No attic space. Open cathedral ceilings…

Our home update has uncovered a sawdust wall. We had originally planned for new windows and siding, but seeing that we will now need to replace a portion of the…

How I’m dealing with poor indoor air quality caused by the Canadian wildfires

Greetings GBA! I've learned a ton over the years from you so, thank you for all the excellent information. Long post, thank you for your suggestions! Tldr: (1) How to transition…

Does anyone have a detail for installing a direct glaze/picture window that will sit on a concrete slab (for a floor-to-ceiling setup). Can I just install a tapered cedar shake,…

In the middle of a house renovation. 1976 construction, southwest Ohio exterior brick veneer, with this asphalt impregnated fiberboard. The house had significant racoon nesting and damage (including the sheathing…

I'm looking for advice on proper rim joist insulation to help solve a small condensation issue. For reference, this is a 2 story brick veneer home, built in 2000, traditional…

I'm considering blowing-in cellulose insulation in the attic of our 125yr old stone house in southeastern PA, which currently has zero insulation.  The attic is divided into two halfs (original home…

Can you have fresh air and less humidity? (Yes!)

I have one aranet4(about to buy another)And two qingping ndir CO2 sensors.Aranet4 was about $150Qing ping was $60Both have integrations for home assistant.Aranet4 has Bluetooth while qingping has wifi.Aranet4 has…

About a month ago I asked about the idea of installing continuous insulation on the inside of a ceiling. Construction is now well on its way and the theory is becoming…

Hi, I have a very simple build that I am trying to size a heat pump for. I am getting tripped up on the online manual J calculators so I…